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    History question (for possible publication)

    Torchman, it doesn't appear to be a Lyle gun (although thanks for telling me about those. Very neat.) Strangely enough, the link works in the original message, but not when quoted. here it is again, for your reference: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/explore/object.cfm?ID=AAA2513...
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    How effective are small arms against helicopters?

    (take this with a grain of salt, I've never flown a helicopter, closely examined a helicopter, or shot at a helicopter). I have to imagine the first question is 'what sort of a helicopter?' The bigger the helicopter, the more body there is that's irrelevant to its actual functioning, and the...
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    History question (for possible publication)

    Wow, fantastic information. It's going to take a while for me to figure out the precise make and model for each firearm, but at least now I know they'll be correct. I am now planning on hitting the NRA museum. It's more than an hour drive, and I worry it's going to be tiny, but there's...
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    History question (for possible publication)

    I have some of those glossy books. Very pretty, but not as useful as I'd like. Gun collector sites are nice in that they give details about the gun, but not how common they were. Here's the picture of the 'mystery grenade launcher' I was originally inspired by...
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    History question (for possible publication)

    Wow, lots of good stuff. I hadn't realized NRA had a museum. I may have to make that trip. I'm guessing I can find a good camping spot in the area and make a proper vacation out of it too so I won't feel bad about burning so much gas. I'd heard about the LeMat, but figured that those...
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    History question (for possible publication)

    Hey everyone, I have a question for the history buffs. My wife and I are in the process of writing a novel which, perhaps, may one day be published. I've learned a TON of stuff here about the use and operation of firearms, for which I am very grateful, but I had some history questions as...
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    DC Plans To Implement System For Registering Guns, Draft New Legislation

    There are actually quite a good deal. It's just most of them are shifty looking fellows on street corners dealing out of the trunk of a car. The Violence Prevention Center has an FFL because FFL holders are allowed to own and transport firearms - in other words, it's a work-around for the...
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    Did you contribute to a Pro-Gun candidate? The whole world knows it.

    Good. When my wife contributed, she caught a screen cap of when her name came up on the Ron Paul site and put it as her background. They didn't find me. Maybe I'll write them an e-mail, make sure they know some people actually know what it takes to push for freedom.
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    Terminator's shotgun?

    I certainly hope Terminator had a tax stamp for that weapon, since I'm pretty sure it would be illegal without!
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    Gun Prices If The Economy Tanks?

    Keep in mind, inflation will mean that foreign-made guns will become more expensive. How this impacts foreign used guns depends on a lot of factors. I don't believe we sell a lot of US-made guns overseas, although I could be wrong. In those that do cater to international markets may also see...
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    Washington D.C. self defense spray laws

    In defense of Maryland, the laws are a good deal kinder there than in DC (I know that's not saying much). MD restricts tasers and doesn't allow for CCW, however basically everything else is okay (amusingly though, pistol crossbows are illegal in Baltimore city, however it would appear normal...
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    Majority of Hill Stands Against D.C. Gun Ban

    So... the 'vote freedom first' Republican president is the DC handgun ban and the largely Democrat Congress is pushing against it, led by New York? At least Maryland supported the ban... Good to know there's some stability in my world.
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    Riddle me this about Delegate Holmes Norton

    Just be glad she doesn't have a vote. There are some clips of her on the Colbert Report (getting to know a precint), which was pretty funny.
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    Best Non-Lethal Weapons

    re: deadly force and legality - I've heard it said that when you strike a person with a club below the neck, it is not considered deadly force. The neck or above is considered deadly. Of course, when you're in court, it all depends on who your lawyer is... re: dogs - my dad was walking his...
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    MD man shoots kills 3 in restaurant

    Let me be more clear. After living here, I don't think absolutely no restrictions on guns is a good idea. There are a lot of people here who belong in jail, in mental institutions or in day care. The nanny state has done a great job of throwing free money to people and telling them how to...
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    Best Non-Lethal Weapons

    I'm asking the same question, but my local laws make it a lot simpler. It looks like I can carry: A crossbow (but not a pistol crossbow), a sword, or other crazy weapons they didn't think to outlaw Extendable batons and knives Pepper spray I can't carry tazers, stun guns or normal weapons...
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    State Taser laws?

    I know most of Maryland and DC say they're illegal. I don't know about a site listing them all, though. In some cases it's county by county.
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    MD man shoots kills 3 in restaurant

    As a Maryland native, I feel justified in saying the state is full of a LOT of over-age children. My experience in Maryland is the one reason why I'm cautious about fewer gun controls. There are way too many people who don't understand responsibility. It would be nice if the Bradys came up...
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    Response from Obama

    Obama has publicly said he'd like to restrict private ownership to manually cocked guns (like pump-shotguns and bolt-action rifles) and no more handguns of any kind. He knows precisely what he's talking about. He's a die-hard revisionist and a traitor to the oath he took when he went into office.
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    Are the Brady bunch actually wrong? (Bear with me)

    There's a difference between what the Bradys say and what they do. I don't see anything about how a 30 day wait period is going to prevent criminals, children or crazy people from getting guns. I don't see how a pistol grip and flash suppressor means a weapon is any more dangerous than a rifle...
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